The Westwood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hyndburn
The Westwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Westwood among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ← The Westwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Westwood none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Westwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Canal View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chung Seng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Accrington & District Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about The Westwood
What is The Westwood's food hygiene rating?
The Westwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Westwood safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Westwood last inspected?
The Westwood was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Westwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Westwood compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Westwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Westwood and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Westwood is one of 54 rated food businesses in Rishton. See every hygiene rating in Rishton →
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